QNX Software Development Platform (SDP): Improper Validation of Consistency within Input
CVE-2023-32701 is a high-severity improper validation of consistency within input vulnerability in QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) from BlackBerry, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, without any action from a user. Affected QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) versions: 6.6.0 through 7.1. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on support.blackberry.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry | QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) | 6.6.0 through 7.1 | Not stated |
| Blackberry | Qnx Software Development Platform | 6.6.0; 7.0; 7.1 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | CNA (blackberry.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.1 | High | NVD |
Official description
Improper Input Validation in the Networking Stack of QNX SDP version(s) 6.6, 7.0, and 7.1 could allow an attacker to potentially cause Information Disclosure or a Denial-of-Service condition.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Validation of Consistency within Input
The product receives a complex input with multiple elements or fields that must be consistent with each other, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input is actually consistent.
More Improper Validation of Consistency within Input vulnerabilities (CWE-1288)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in QNX Software Development Platform (SDP)
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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